Best Posttraumatic Podcasts (2025)

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The Secret to Writing Your Best Work: Rest 27:07

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Send us a text This week, we’re talking about something our culture often dismisses but your writing life desperately needs: rest. In this episode, I’ll share why rest matters, how you can create more of it—even when life feels full—and the surprising lessons I learned during my own summer break. Grab your pen and notebook and get ready to explore …

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The Fawning Trauma Response: Ingrid Clayton on Healing People-Pleasing and Codependency 56:19

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Send us a text Have you been told you’re a people pleaser or found yourself saying yes when you meant no, without even thinking about it? Have a friend who struggles to express their feelings or share their preferences? If so, you might have encountered the fawning trauma response. Join me and Ingrid Clayton, author of Fawning, and the memoir Belie…

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Encore: The Creative Cure for Writers: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Memoir and Embracing Your Creativity with Jacob Nordby 41:25

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Send us a text Do you struggle to see yourself as creative? Or have you ever wondered where your creativity comes from, and how to maximize it? This week, I’m joined by Jacob Nordby, founder of A Writing Room Collective and author of Blessed are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives, and The Creative Cure, a powerful guide to reconnecting with your …

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Movement and Mental Health 34:51

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 8 of This Teenage Life! The teens discuss their relationships with exercise: Where are the lines between healthy and unhealthy habits? How can an accountability buddy make it easier to find practices you enjoy? We also hear from Kristin Hoffner, a kinesiology professor at Arizona State University, who shares i…

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10. Useful Responses on the War in the Ukraine (repost from March 2022) 34:04

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Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, peace activist, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online m…

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September 2025: Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence 39:52

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Dr. Deidre Anglin (City College, CUNY, New York) joins AJP Audio to discuss the disparate impact of schizophrenia spectrum disorder diagnosis on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States based on localized neighborhood data. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the September issue of the Journal. 00:31 Anglin …

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Encore: The Power of Micro Memoir: Grief, Storytelling, and Experimentation with Amy Lin 56:50

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Send us a text How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After, as we tackle these questions head-on. Toge…

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Encore: How Recovery Supports Memoir Writing and Book Marketing Tips with Laura Cathcart Robbins 58:12

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Send us a text Author Laura Cathcart Robbins shares book marketing tips she learned while promoting her memoir Stash: My Life in Hiding, and how recovery helped her cultivate the honesty needed to write her memoir. Laura’s Bio: Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host…

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9. On Community, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, and Walking on Pilgrimage 51:20

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Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questi…

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Encore: Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Kirby Moore 48:26

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Send us a text Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, but when writing the tough stuff, it’s easy to get triggered and relive the experiences you’re writing about. If you’re wondering what to do about this, join me and somatic experiencing practitioner Kirby Moore as we explore how the nervous system works and how to care for it and your writi…

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Encore: The Power of Words: Samman Akbarzada on Finding Her Voice After Fleeing Afghanistan 44:35

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Send us a text Imagine working tirelessly for years to publish your first novel—only to have the moment of celebration collide with the collapse of your country. Imagine being forced to flee, leaving behind everything you’ve ever known, and yet… still finding your voice through poetry, storytelling, and advocacy. Today, I have the honor of speaking…

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August 2025: Telehealth Prescribing of Stimulants for ADHD and Associated Risk for Later Stimulant and Substance Use Disorders 33:44

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Dr. Vinod Rao (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston) join AJP Audio to discuss predicting the relative risk of patients with an ADHD diagnosis developing a later stimulant or substance use disorder based on the method of prescription, in person or via telehealth. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the August issue…

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Encore: Making Meaning and Writing Toward Posttraumatic Growth with Lennie Echterling 1:04:57

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Send us a text Lennie Echterling joins the Writing Your Resilience podcast to talk about the lessons he learned from landmine survivors, the difference between empathy and toxic positivity, the importance of fostering your posttraumatic growth, and how to use writing to build your resilience. Lennie’s Bio: Lennie Echterling, Ph.D., is a Professor E…

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Encore: Navigating Complex Relationships and Writing Through Trauma with Lara Lillibridge 38:39

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Send us a text If you have a complicated relationship with someone, how do you write about them? Should you craft a linear memoir that reads more like a journey or write something that mirrors your experience? Join me and Lara Lillibridge, author of Girlish, Mama, Mama, Only Mama, and The Truth of Unringing Phones, as we explore the impact of estra…

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8. On Self Denial, Wisdom, Delusion, Chastity and Making Mistakes 37:29

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Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questi…

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Encore: Recovering from Cults and Religious Trauma Through Writing with Tia Levings 54:37

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Send us a text Tia Levings joins the Writing Your Resilience Podcast to discuss her experience as a debut author, writing to heal without retraumatizing yourself, the gaslighting that happens in religion, and getting things off your chest and onto the page to educate others with your writing. As you listen to this episode, consider the following qu…

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Best Friendships: Ups, Downs, and More 28:08

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Many of us spend a lot of time worrying, thinking about, and navigating expectations about our friendships. Wondering "How close are we really? Do we call ourselves "best friends" yet?" Do we need to have a "best friend" to have meaningful relationships, anyway? In this episode, we explore the idea of best friends, how we relate to this idea, stori…

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Grappling with Life's Nonlinearity 18:17

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One of the biggest pressures of getting older is the idea of having to “figure things out” by yourself. How do we navigate the pressure to “know what we’re doing” while also being flexible and open to new things? How do we process the reality that life might turn out differently from our childhood dreams? How do we process that life is less linear …

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Encore: Understanding Neurodivergence with Katie Rose Guest Pryal 50:05

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Send us a text Katie Rose Guest Pryal joins the Writing Your Resilience Podcast to take a deep dive into what neurodiversity is and how it impacts writers. Here are a few questions to ponder as you listen to this episode: What do you know about neurodiversity? Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent? If you are, how does that impact the way y…

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7. Bearing Witness to War: Reflections on Violence, Identity, and the Path to Peace, Claude AnShin Thomas Speaks With Veterans 38:13

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Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - speaks with veterans on the themes of personal transformation, the complexity of war, and the deep moral and spiritual inquiry reflected in the questions—while remaining short, impactful, and thought-provoking. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Clau…

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Encore: It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse with Dr. Ramani Durvasula 1:11:06

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Send us a text Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, shares her insights into narcissism, how narcissistic abuse survivors can heal, how to get support, and how to care for yourself when writing and promoting a book on tough topics. Dr. Ramani’s Bio: Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D. is a licensed cli…

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July 2025: National Trends in Suicidal Thoughts and Suicide Attempts Among High School Students in the United States 24:58

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Dr. Tanner Bommersbach (University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health) and Dr. Greg Rhee (University of Connecticut and Yale University School of Medicine) join AJP Audio to discuss estimating national trends in suicidal ideation and attempts in high school students with and without accompanying high-risk behaviors. Afterwards, AJP E…

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Writing for an Audience Without Losing Yourself: Trauma-Informed Storytelling with Beth Docherty 28:32

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Send us a text What does it mean to write the truth when your story includes trauma—and how do you do it without retraumatizing yourself or your readers? That’s what I’ll explore with this week’s guest, Beth Docherty—a trauma-informed healthcare educator, musician, and emerging memoirist—as she shares her journey from research chemist to advocate f…

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Disrupting the Inner Critic: Dr. Risa Ryger on Writing, Change, and the Self-Owned Mindset 35:40

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Send us a text This is the 75th episode of the Writing and Resilience Podcast, and I would not have made it this far without your generous support of this podcast and my work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, about today’s episode. What if the key to writing through pain isn't pushing harder, but rather being radically kinder to yourself…

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Unlock Creative Flow with Qigong: Somatic Practices for Writers with Jay DeMaio 52:12

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your creativity is blocked—but you know the problem isn’t your ideas, your schedule, or even your writing practice? What if your nervous system holds the key to unlocking the stories inside you? In this episode, I’m joined by Jay DeMaio, a trauma-aware Internal Martial Arts teacher based in Charlottesville, Vi…

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Coding the Future 14:45

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Looking for a free, youth-run summer opportunity? Check out Coding the Future, a free, virtual, personalized program run by teens that helps other young people learn how to code. You can also email them at [email protected] This Teenage Life will also be running some fun and creative clubs and workshops this summer. If you're interested …

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Why Writing Is Still Worth It: Sean Murphy on Endurance, Inspiration, and Literary Citizenship 46:06

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Send us a text In this episode, I reconnect with the brilliant and multifaceted Sean Murphy—poet, fiction writer, founder of 1455 Literary Arts, director of the Center for Story at Shenandoah University, and host of the podcast Some Things Considered. Together, we explore what it means to create during challenging times, why writing is a long game …

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Throwback Episode — Periods 2.0 26:32

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Throwback episode on a popular topic...periods! In this episodes, teens share stories and reflections on getting their periods for the first time, navigating the logistics and their feelings about periods, and working to destigmatize menstruation. To hear our first episode on periods, check it out here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.…

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6. On Silence, Arguing, Being Rejected, Arrogance, and Getting Older 19:06

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Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questi…

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June 2025: Stratifying Risk for Postpartum Depression at Time of Hospital Discharge 32:41

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Dr. Roy Perlis (Mass General Bringham, Boston) joins AJP Audio to discuss a machine learning model to examine electronic health records in individuals who had recently given birth designed to detect those who might develop postpartum depression. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin puts the rest of the June issue into context. 00:31 Perlis…

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Using Human Design to Break Through Writing Blocks and Find Flow with Maha Mamish 49:59

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what truly drives you? Are there parts of your personality that leave you puzzled, making you ask, "Why do I do that?" Have you been trying to improve an aspect of your life—especially your writing life—but it feels like no matter what you do, nothing changes? If you’re nodding along, get ready for a mind-blowi…

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Bringing Light to History: Amy Fish and the Journey of One in Six Million 37:26

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Send us a text Six years ago, Amy Fish and I sat at a table in a hotel ballroom during the HippoCamp Writing Conference when she told me about her latest book idea. As soon as I heard about it, I said, go write that book. In this episode, we celebrate both the journey and the final version of her latest nonfiction book, One in Six Million. Join us …

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Building a Writing Career Without Social Media: Amelia Hruby on Creative Independence 53:11

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Send us a text When was the last time you examined your relationship to social media? During this week’s episode, I speak with Amelia Hruby, host of the Off the Grid podcast, a show that helps business owners and creatives leave social media without losing customers or readers. Discover what led her to leave Instagram, how her post-Instagram life h…

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Throwback Episode — Self Care 20:35

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In this episode, we reflect on the idea of self care and the many ways we take care of ourselves without expensive products and "glow ups." We compare fancy routines and performances of self care on the internet with everyday actions we take to feel well-regulated and whole. We hope this episode brings you some joy and self-kindness during this Men…